What are UPnP and NAT-PMP Port Mapping?

[hul2000]

Whar are UPnP and NAT-PMP Port Mapping? which can be found on preferences of uTorrent. Can anyone explain what they are.

[x-pert]

NAT-PMP means

Network Address Translation Port Mapping Protocol....

So you need to give the NAT IP address. But this happens when you are accessing the Internet from a office or a place where you are using NAT. (Maybe a cafe even)

So ask the admin what is the IP address of NAT gateway

UPnP means Universal Plug and Play
It allows peer to peer communication in a much efficient manner..

If you want more info about UPnP just go to http://www.upnp.org/

[hul2000]

Thanks.
I am using a basic home ADSL connection (512kbps). Should I enable UPnP and NAT-PMP Port mapping?

[x-pert]

Thanks.
I am using a basic home ADSL connection (512kbps). Should I enable UPnP and NAT-PMP Port mapping?


hmmm.... UPnP nam enable kalaata kamak naha theory widihata nam machang..

But no need to enable the NAT-PMP coz you are not using NAT conversions ne...

[hul2000]

hmmm.... UPnP nam enable kalaata kamak naha theory widihata nam machang..

But no need to enable the NAT-PMP coz you are not using NAT conversions ne...

OK. Thanks!